Intertek Group Past Earnings Performance
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Intertek Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.4%, while the Professional Services industry saw earnings growing at 9.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.2% per year. Intertek Group's return on equity is 32.2%, and it has net margins of 10%.
Key information
6.39%
Earnings growth rate
6.61%
EPS growth rate
| Professional Services Industry Growth | 12.81% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.22% |
| Return on equity | 32.21% |
| Net Margin | 10.01% |
| Next Earnings Update | 31 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
ITRK: Future Dividend And ATIC Separation Review Will Support Share Price
The analyst price target for Intertek Group has been trimmed slightly, reflecting a modest reset in fair value to £4,475 to £5,717, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of cautious and optimistic views on Intertek Group, with price targets clustering between £4,475 and £5,717 and ratings spanning Sector Perform, Neutral and Buy.ITRK: Future Dividend And Sustainability Services Will Underpin Share Price Upside
The analyst price target for Intertek Group has been trimmed by £0.80 per share, reflecting modestly more cautious fair value and discount rate assumptions, even as recent Street research shows a mix of slightly lower and slightly higher targets from different banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of small upward and downward moves in price targets for Intertek Group, with ratings clustered around Buy, Neutral and Sector Perform.ITRK: Future Dividend And Sustainability Services Will Support Share Price Upside
Intertek Group's updated narrative reflects a modestly lower fair value and slightly higher discount rate, aligning with recent mixed analyst price target revisions that range from cuts to £4,475 and £5,717 to a small increase to £4,920 as analysts adjust assumptions for growth, margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Intertek Group points to a mixed but generally constructive stance, with small price target adjustments rather than sweeping changes.ITRK: Dividend Outlook And Earnings Power Will Support Future Upside
Intertek Group's updated fair value estimate has edged down from about £55.53 to £54.00, reflecting analysts' slightly lower average price targets, as Citi trimmed its view to £57.17 while JPMorgan nudged theirs up to £49.20, alongside adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary The latest research shows a mixed but generally constructive tone on Intertek Group, with small price target moves and steady ratings reflecting incremental updates to analysts' models rather than wholesale changes in conviction.ITRK: Share Buyback And Selective M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Intertek Group slightly lower to £55.53 from £55.61. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins, while keeping P/E expectations broadly aligned.ITRK: Completed Buyback And Selective M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Intertek Group slightly to reflect a fair value of £55.61, with small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations supporting the change. What's in the News Intertek completed a share buyback program announced on March 4, 2025, repurchasing a total of 7,461,333 shares, representing 4.65% of the company, for £350 million.ITRK: Buyback And Selective M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Intertek Group slightly to reflect a fair value of about £55.96, with small model adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Completed share buyback of 7,461,333 shares, or 4.65% of the company, for a total of £350 million under the programme announced on March 4, 2025 (Key Developments).ITRK: Future M&A Pipeline Will Drive Upside For High-Margin Expansion
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Intertek Group slightly lower from £57.09 to £56.25, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Intertek Group is actively looking for acquisitions to expand its IT portfolio, as highlighted in its November 2025 Trading Update.Why You Should Care About Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Strong Returns On Capital
Dec 23
Does Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Dec 05Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Nov 19Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) P/E Ratio
Nov 04Here's Why Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Oct 02Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Knows How To Allocate Capital
Sep 17Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Dividend Will Be £0.573
Sep 02Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Interim Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Aug 04Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Shares Could Be 32% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jul 30Intertek Group (LON:ITRK) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Jul 11Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Intertek Group plc's (LON:ITRK) P/E Ratio
Jun 25Intertek Group's (LON:ITRK) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
May 22Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The CEO Compensation For Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) Is Reasonable
May 16
Acquisitions And Cost Initiatives Will Improve Future Profitability In High-Margin Sectors
Strategic acquisitions and expansion into high-growth sectors have strengthened margins and revenue potential, enhancing future earnings prospects.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Intertek Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 3,432 | 344 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,414 | 353 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,396 | 362 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,395 | 354 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,393 | 345 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,376 | 327 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,358 | 309 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,343 | 303 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,329 | 297 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,335 | 297 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,341 | 297 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,267 | 293 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,193 | 289 | 10 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,077 | 292 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,960 | 296 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,873 | 292 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,786 | 288 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,758 | 278 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,729 | 267 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,735 | 257 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,742 | 247 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,808 | 256 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,875 | 265 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,931 | 289 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,987 | 313 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,942 | 302 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,896 | 291 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,849 | 288 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,801 | 284 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,773 | 287 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,745 | 290 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,757 | 289 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,769 | 287 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,752 | 281 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,735 | 276 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,651 | 265 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,567 | 255 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,439 | -45 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,310 | -344 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,238 | -352 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,166 | -360 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,148 | -85 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 2,129 | 190 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ITRK has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ITRK's current net profit margins (10%) are lower than last year (10.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ITRK's earnings have grown by 6.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ITRK's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: ITRK had negative earnings growth (-0.6%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Professional Services industry average (9.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst ITRK's Return on Equity (32.21%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 00:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Intertek Group plc is covered by 32 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Rowland Clark | Barclays |
| James Rosenthal | Barclays |
| Paul Daniel Sullivan | Barclays |